Find out more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations are considering now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Aland to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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